THE former chairman of ANM Group Ltd has scooped the Lifetime Achievement accolade at the 2017 Elevator Awards.
Patrick Machray, also a former chairman of Scottish Enterprise Grampian, was on Thursday recognised at the north-east’s annual business event, held at the Mercure Ardoe House Hotel.
Attended by a sell-out audience of more than 400 guests, the Elevator Awards recognise business excellence, entrepreneurial behaviour and outstanding community contributions made by top businesses in the city of Aberdeen and the wider Aberdeenshire area.
The winners – from a shortlist of 27 – represent a wide range of start-up companies, innovative organisations and firms from sectors including energy, technology, sport, food and drink, beauty and professional services.
Presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Machray, Russell Whyte, director of commercial banking at Royal Bank of Scotland, said: “In praise of his achievements across so many different fields; from the boardroom to the golf course, it is an honour to present Patrick with this outstanding accolade and recognition.”
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